GPA and Class Rank GPA and Class Rank PresentationPresentation

Presented by: B. Wiegand and Kellyanne ScerboPresented by: B. Wiegand and Kellyanne Scerbo

Power Point arranged by: Brendon StonePower Point arranged by: Brendon Stone

Unweighted Simple GPAUnweighted Simple GPA

90-100 = 4.090-100 = 4.0

80-89 = 3.080-89 = 3.0

70-79 = 2.070-79 = 2.0

60-69 = 1.060-69 = 1.0

28-59 = 0.028-59 = 0.0

Class RankClass Rank

Class rank is based on the number of Total Quality Class rank is based on the number of Total Quality Points (TQP) achieved.Points (TQP) achieved.

Total Quality Points are determined by multiplying: Total Quality Points are determined by multiplying: grade x credit x “weight” of the coursegrade x credit x “weight” of the course

Weights: Standard=1.0 CP=1.04 H= 1.10 AP=1.15Weights: Standard=1.0 CP=1.04 H= 1.10 AP=1.15

Each courses’ TQPs are then added up to Each courses’ TQPs are then added up to calculate the total for the year.calculate the total for the year.

Class Rank Calculation ExampleClass Rank Calculation Example

*Based on 6.5 credits

Grade x Credits x Weight Factor = TQP

Algebra-Standard 100 1 1.00 100

English CP 100 1 1.04 104History H 100 1 1.10 110Science AP 100 1.2 1.15 138Foods 100 0.5 1.00 50PE 100 0.4 1.00 40Study Hall 0 0 0 0Spanish CP 100 1.0 1.04 104Technology 100 0.4 1.0 40

686

Reasons to Change TQP Rank SystemReasons to Change TQP Rank System

Reason # 1: Not taking a full scheduleReason # 1: Not taking a full schedule

(7.0 credits) adversely affects a (7.0 credits) adversely affects a

student’s class rank.student’s class rank.

Example of How Not Taking a Full Example of How Not Taking a Full Schedule Adversely Affects a Schedule Adversely Affects a

Student’s Class RankStudent’s Class Rank

Student # 1: Currently ranked 10/259. IfStudent # 1: Currently ranked 10/259. If

we omitted one 0.5 elective (ex: Freshmanwe omitted one 0.5 elective (ex: Freshman

Seminar) the student’s quality points Seminar) the student’s quality points

would be reduced by 48.5 points, which would be reduced by 48.5 points, which

then places the student at 43/259.then places the student at 43/259.

Example of How Not Taking a Full Example of How Not Taking a Full Schedule Affects a Student’s Class Schedule Affects a Student’s Class

RankRank

Student # 2: Currently ranked 3/259. If thisStudent # 2: Currently ranked 3/259. If this

student did not take the 0.6 credit part-time student did not take the 0.6 credit part-time

Choir she would have lost 59.4 points, which Choir she would have lost 59.4 points, which

would place her at 32/259.would place her at 32/259.

Reasons to Change TQP Rank System Reasons to Change TQP Rank System (cont.)(cont.)

Reason # 2: TQP increased the number of Reason # 2: TQP increased the number of independent studies.independent studies.

Students are trying to create courses to maximize Students are trying to create courses to maximize the number of credits they can take.the number of credits they can take.

The true definition of an independent study is a The true definition of an independent study is a course not offered in the high school setting for course not offered in the high school setting for students to enrich their knowledge in a particular students to enrich their knowledge in a particular subject.subject.

Recent independent studies have not followed the Recent independent studies have not followed the true guidelines.true guidelines.

Approximately 118 independent studies in the Approximately 118 independent studies in the 2008-2009 school year.2008-2009 school year.

Reasons to Change TQP Rank System Reasons to Change TQP Rank System (cont.)(cont.)

Reason # 3: GPA does not correlate to rank.Reason # 3: GPA does not correlate to rank.

Example: Student # 3 was a member of the class Example: Student # 3 was a member of the class of 2007. He had a simple GPA of a 3.995 but of 2007. He had a simple GPA of a 3.995 but he was 17/228 in the class.he was 17/228 in the class.

He took 11 honors courses and 4 AP coursesHe took 11 honors courses and 4 AP courses

# 2 in the class had a 3.870 # 2 in the class had a 3.870

# 5 in the class had a 3.601# 5 in the class had a 3.601

Reasons to Change TQP Rank SystemReasons to Change TQP Rank System

1.1. Not taking a full schedule (7.0 credits) Not taking a full schedule (7.0 credits) adversely affects a student’s class rank.adversely affects a student’s class rank.

2. TQP increased the number of independent 2. TQP increased the number of independent studies.studies.

3. GPA does not correlate to rank.3. GPA does not correlate to rank.

Local Schools ContactedLocal Schools ContactedConestoga High School-no rankConestoga High School-no rank

Perkiomen Valley High SchoolPerkiomen Valley High School

Pottsgrove High SchoolPottsgrove High School

Spring-Ford High SchoolSpring-Ford High School

Methacton High SchoolMethacton High School

Owen J. Roberts High SchoolOwen J. Roberts High School

Great Valley High SchoolGreat Valley High School

Boyertown High SchoolBoyertown High School

**All schools have a weighted GPA and use it to determine rank.All schools have a weighted GPA and use it to determine rank.

Summary of Our ResearchSummary of Our Research

All 8 schools have a weighted GPA.All 8 schools have a weighted GPA. 6 out of 8 schools rank their students 6 out of 8 schools rank their students

based on their weighted GPA.based on their weighted GPA. Conestoga and Great Valley do not report Conestoga and Great Valley do not report

rank to students and parents, but they will rank to students and parents, but they will report percentiles to colleges. This report percentiles to colleges. This percentile is based on the weighted GPA.percentile is based on the weighted GPA.

Our Recommended Weighted GPA ScaleOur Recommended Weighted GPA Scale

Complex weighted GPAComplex weighted GPA

Weights: Standard=0 CP=1.05 H=1.125 AP=1.25Weights: Standard=0 CP=1.05 H=1.125 AP=1.25

Old Scale: Standard=0 CP=1.04 H=1.10 AP=1.15Old Scale: Standard=0 CP=1.04 H=1.10 AP=1.15

Grade Standard College Prep Honors APCalulation (x) 1.05 (x) 1.125 (x) 1.25

79 2.9 3.045 3.2625 3.62578 2.8 2.94 3.15 3.577 2.7 2.835 3.0375 3.37576 2.6 2.73 2.925 3.2575 2.5 2.625 2.8125 3.12574 2.4 2.52 2.7 373 2.3 2.415 2.5875 2.87572 2.2 2.31 2.475 2.7571 2.1 2.205 2.3625 2.62570 2 2.1 2.25 2.569 1.9 1.995 2.1375 2.37568 1.8 1.89 2.025 2.2567 1.7 1.785 1.9125 2.12566 1.6 1.68 1.8 265 1.5 1.575 1.6875 1.87564 1.4 1.47 1.575 1.7563 1.3 1.365 1.4625 1.62562 1.2 1.26 1.35 1.561 1.1 1.155 1.2375 1.37560 1 1.05 1.125 1.2559 0 0 0 0

Grade Standard College Prep Honors APCalulation (x) 1.05 (x) 1.125 (x) 1.25

100 4 4.2 4.5 599 3.95 4.1475 4.44375 4.937598 3.9 4.095 4.3875 4.87597 3.85 4.0425 4.33125 4.812596 3.8 3.99 4.275 4.7595 3.75 3.9375 4.21875 4.687594 3.7 3.885 4.1625 4.62593 3.65 3.8325 4.10625 4.562592 3.6 3.78 4.05 4.591 3.55 3.7275 3.99375 4.437590 3.5 3.675 3.9375 4.37589 3.45 3.6225 3.88125 4.312588 3.4 3.57 3.825 4.2587 3.35 3.5175 3.76875 4.187586 3.3 3.465 3.7125 4.12585 3.25 3.4125 3.65625 4.062584 3.2 3.36 3.6 483 3.15 3.3075 3.54375 3.937582 3.1 3.255 3.4875 3.87581 3.05 3.2025 3.43125 3.812580 3 3.15 3.375 3.75

New Weighted GPA ScaleNew Weighted GPA Scale

Weighted GPA CalculationWeighted GPA Calculation

Weighted GPA

Grade Credits x GPA Weight = GPA Credit

Algebra-Standard 100 1.0 4.0 4.0

English CP 100 1.0 4.2 4.2History H 100 1.0 4.5 4.5Science AP 100 1.2 5.0 6.0Foods Standard 100 0.5 4.0 2.0PE 100 0.4 4.0 1.6Spanish CP 100 1.0 4.2 4.2Technology 100 0.4 4.0 1.6

6.5 28.1

32.45.6

1.28

Our RationaleOur Rationale

Uniform scale to use for class rank, NHS, and Uniform scale to use for class rank, NHS, and Honor roll.Honor roll.

In the TQP system the inability to carry a full In the TQP system the inability to carry a full load adversely affected students.load adversely affected students.

The TQP system does not allow students the The TQP system does not allow students the opportunity to take study halls if they want to be opportunity to take study halls if they want to be competitive for class rank.competitive for class rank.

With the new system students are ranked by the With the new system students are ranked by the grade and level of the course versus the number grade and level of the course versus the number of credits they can fit in their schedule. This is a of credits they can fit in their schedule. This is a more accurate reflection of class rank.more accurate reflection of class rank.

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

This new weighted GPA scale will begin in August of 2010.This new weighted GPA scale will begin in August of 2010. GPA/class rank will be recalculated for all students GPA/class rank will be recalculated for all students

retroactively.retroactively. We will start reporting class rank in percentiles. This will We will start reporting class rank in percentiles. This will

eliminate the overemphasis of achieving a specific number.eliminate the overemphasis of achieving a specific number. Students must take a minimum of 6.0 credits.Students must take a minimum of 6.0 credits. The top three students will be notified of their status at the The top three students will be notified of their status at the

start of senior year.start of senior year. A weighted GPA can make our students more competitive for A weighted GPA can make our students more competitive for

scholarships and/or admittance into college.scholarships and/or admittance into college.